VOLUNTEER WORK:
Association of International Schools in the South Pacific (AISSP)
South Pacific (June 2022 - Present)
Founder & Director
Founded the first and only conglomerate of international schools in the South Pacific that hosts professional development workshops and resource allocation similar to that of NESA, EARCOS, AISA, etc.
Aelan Designs
Worldwide (June 2022 - Present)
Founder & Owner
Founded a volunteer company that specializes in videography, drone footage, website building, photography, and digital-design storytelling anywhere worldwide.
Capturing high-quality footage and designs that elevates a brand, property, travel content, event, or project all for free.
Kawelle
Buffalo, NY & Vumilia Kenya (March 2011 - Present)
Founder/President
Founded a 100% volunteer non-profit 501c3 organization that has built an IT school/center to teach basic computer skills and web-design for the rural village of Vumilia in Kenya.
The school serves as the only building with electricity (100% solar powered) in the village and is equipping villagers with the skills necessary to utilize a computer and how to make websites, thus giving them purpose and a job that they can do from their village in Kenya for clients anywhere in the world.
Hold/Organize events, meetings, drives, and activities to raise funds for the community Kawelle serves.
Set up and organize a board of directors that facilitates initiatives and projects.
Organize students from international schools to get involved for a multi-cultural experience, as well as for a service-learning component to their education, as well as setting up International Baccalaureate (IB) projects through interviewing and studying the community of Vumilia further.
Built and manage the Kawelle website at www.kawelle.com
Senses Orphanage & Center for Special Needs
Dubai, UAE (August 2017 – June 2019)
Activity Coordinator Volunteer
Organized weekly activities for orphaned children with special needs that included sporting events, team-building activities, cooking classes, and art projects.
Philippine Overseas Labor Office
Dubai, UAE (August 2017 – June 2019)
Support and Event Coordinator Volunteer
Organized activities and raised support quarterly for laborers of the Philippines who have found themselves in unfortunate circumstances.
TOP Soccer Association
Amherst, NY (November 2009 – July 2012)
Soccer coach for children with down syndrome and autism
Taught children with down syndrome and autism from ages five through seventeen the fundamentals of soccer.
Organized structured drills and scrimmages that help in bettering soccer skills.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Western New York
Buffalo, NY (March 2010 - 2012)
Mentor to disadvantaged youth within WNY
Served as a role model for at-risk youth.
Coordinated activities and plans for the enrichment and betterment of the child’s current living situation or lifestyle.
Attended monthly meetings to swap insight on the future of the club.
Buffalo City Mission
Buffalo, NY (November 2009 - 2012)
Meal delivery
Delivery of meals to the homes of those less fortunate during the holiday season.
Organized volunteer group.
The Chapel at Crosspoint
Amherst, NY (June 2010 – 2011)
Mentor and small group leader to middle school students
Mentored middle school aged students in the Western New York area who attend The Chapel for Sunday service.
Supervised and helped coordinate activities for students that revolve around the mission of the church.
St. Gregory the Great
Williamsville, NY (September 2007- September 2008)
2nd grade religious education substitute teacher
Planned engaging lessons for students attending religious education at St. Gregory the Great.
Attended meetings and training sessions to better prepare for religious education.
Assessed students’ progress within their vocational training.
Assigned necessary homework as a follow – up to a lesson.
Prepared students for their reconciliation.